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BoogerRooger · September 8th, 2009, 06:10 AM

Any fans of Gene Clark around here? I got a complilation 'Flying High' a few years ago and was very impressed, great songwriter and a great voice. It seems a shame he didn't acheive greater recognition.

I've got a few of his albums now, solo and collaborations, and I seem to remember word of a DVD (maybe a concert or TV show with Carla Olsen, if I remember correctly) but I can't find out anything about it now.

My memory may be playing tricks, but if anyone else has heard of it I'd be grateful for any info.

twangpunk · September 8th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Big fan of the man here....

Not familiar w/ a DVD but there's actually some decent footage on the Youtube!

What's your favorite album? (I've only got a few at this point and can't decide just yet. They're all great!)

PennyCentury · September 8th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Amazon UK has the two disc audio CD of Gene Clark with Carla Olson Live; also as an MP3 download.

twangpunk · September 8th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Wow Penny.....Gene Clark, and Los Bros Hernandez?!?

Will you marry me?

tonewoods · September 8th, 2009, 12:15 PM

If you can run this one down, it's a fabulous listen:

Gene Clark (solo)
Dingwall's
London
April 4, 1985

01-Kansas City Southern
02-It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
03-No Other
04-She Darked The Sun
05-Here Without You
06-Gates of Eden
07-The World Turns All Around Her
08-Silver Raven
09-Spanish Guitar
10-Bells of Rhymney
11-A Satisfied Mind
12-Full Circle Song
13-American Dreamer
14-Why Did You Leave Me Today
15-Crazy Ladies
16-Hear the Wind
17-In The Pines
18-One In A Hundred
19-Gypsy Rider
20-Rodeo Rider
21-I Don't Have You
22-Fair & Tender Ladies
23-Mr. Tamborine Man
24-Eight Miles High
25-Knockin' on Heaven's Door
26-Long Black Vail

Tim Armstrong · September 8th, 2009, 01:58 PM

I've been a fan since I discovered The Byrds and then Gene's solo work back when I was a kid in the 70s. I think "No Other" is an absolute masterpiece...

Tim

twangpunk · September 8th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

I've been a fan since I discovered The Byrds and then Gene's solo work back when I was a kid in the 70s. I think "No Other" is an absolute masterpiece...

Tim

Probably my fave too, Tim!

Certainly his weirdest....or am I missing something?

ibobunot · September 8th, 2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twangpunk

there's actually some decent footage on the Youtube!

Yep.. lots of Byrds, Gene Clark stuff uploaded recently...

Gene Clark & Carla Olson - Almost Saturday Night

Gene Clark & Friends '85 - Chimes of Freedom

New Christy Minstrels & (Gene Clark at 1:09) - Muddy Road To Freedom

Tim Armstrong · September 8th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twangpunk

Probably my fave too, Tim!

Certainly his weirdest....or am I missing something?

No, I think you nailed it! I got my first copy as one of my "12 Albums for $1" RCA Record Club selections, and I only ordered it because I recognized Gene's name. It was quite a mindblower when I first listened to it!

I was really disappointed when I finally got a copy of "Two Sides To Every Story" because it was also produced by TJ Kaye and I expected more of the same. I eventually learned to enjoy it on it's own more modest merits...

Gene was much more talented and every bit as tortured a soul as Gram Parsons, but he didn't die young, just kinda faded from view, so he never became a legendary cult figure...

Tim

Tim Armstrong · September 8th, 2009, 03:14 PM

I gotta add that Gene's very first solo album "Gene Clark with the Gosdin Brothers" is an extremely cool slice of 1967, with some very cool Tele picking by Glen Campbell, Clarence White and Jerry Cole...

Tim

Nighthawk · September 8th, 2009, 03:21 PM

One of the great unrecognized song writers and recording artists of the 60's, 70' and
80's. Never in the right place at the right time. Big substance abuse issues. Often self destructive but lord have mercy what a talent. Remember the Byrds reunion record? The best songs on it were Gene Clarke songs the rest of it was bad to so so. John Einarsons's book about Clark, "Mr. Tambourine Man" is a must read for any fan. I have his whole catalog, there are no weak points, none. Died too soon.

Paul in Colorado · September 8th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I remember having an early Byrds 45 and the B side was "She Don't Care About Time." I still think that's one of the best songs they ever did. I like some of his solo stuff, but liked him best with the Byrds. That is, except for the night I saw the Byds in Dec.'67 where Gene was taking McGuinn's place due to illness. It was Clark, Hillman and Kelly. A good Gene Clark show, but by no means The Byrds. B.B. King and the Electric Flag were also on the bill, so it wasn't a totally wasted night. ;-)

Jim W · September 9th, 2009, 07:24 AM

I agree No Other is great record. I also like the one with the Gosdins. My favorite is White Light (with Jesse Ed Davis on guitar). Way under appreciated as an artist and song writer.

jjlinus · September 9th, 2009, 10:29 AM

a big fan here also.i think he had more talent than other west coast musicians.

rand z · September 9th, 2009, 10:50 AM

im just about to transfer MCGUINN CLARK AND HILLMAN from vinyl to cd... imo a great album.

rand z

Mike Armstrong · September 9th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

I've been a fan since I discovered The Byrds and then Gene's solo work back when I was a kid in the 70s. I think "No Other" is an absolute masterpiece...

Tim

Ditto....

Mike

September 8th, 2009, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoogerRooger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thames Delta Age: 48 Posts: 412	Gene Clark Any fans of Gene Clark around here? I got a complilation 'Flying High' a few years ago and was very impressed, great songwriter and a great voice. It seems a shame he didn't acheive greater recognition. I've got a few of his albums now, solo and collaborations, and I seem to remember word of a DVD (maybe a concert or TV show with Carla Olsen, if I remember correctly) but I can't find out anything about it now. My memory may be playing tricks, but if anyone else has heard of it I'd be grateful for any info. __________________ A solid, functional piece of equipment. Like a Sten gun.

September 8th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
twangpunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 365	Big fan of the man here.... Not familiar w/ a DVD but there's actually some decent footage on the Youtube! What's your favorite album? (I've only got a few at this point and can't decide just yet. They're all great!) __________________ "You just can't live in Texas if you don't have a lot of soul!" - Doug Sahm (Oh, that it were true...)

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PennyCentury Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 856	Amazon UK has the two disc audio CD of Gene Clark with Carla Olson Live; also as an MP3 download. __________________ Now with whole-grain Telecaster goodness! I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament. ~Alanis Morissette

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twangpunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 365	Wow Penny.....Gene Clark, and Los Bros Hernandez?!? Will you marry me? __________________ "You just can't live in Texas if you don't have a lot of soul!" - Doug Sahm (Oh, that it were true...)

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,148	I've been a fan since I discovered The Byrds and then Gene's solo work back when I was a kid in the 70s. I think "No Other" is an absolute masterpiece... Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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tonewoods Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Age: 58 Posts: 1,022 17 Photos	If you can run this one down, it's a fabulous listen: Gene Clark (solo) Dingwall's London April 4, 1985 01-Kansas City Southern 02-It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 03-No Other 04-She Darked The Sun 05-Here Without You 06-Gates of Eden 07-The World Turns All Around Her 08-Silver Raven 09-Spanish Guitar 10-Bells of Rhymney 11-A Satisfied Mind 12-Full Circle Song 13-American Dreamer 14-Why Did You Leave Me Today 15-Crazy Ladies 16-Hear the Wind 17-In The Pines 18-One In A Hundred 19-Gypsy Rider 20-Rodeo Rider 21-I Don't Have You 22-Fair & Tender Ladies 23-Mr. Tamborine Man 24-Eight Miles High 25-Knockin' on Heaven's Door 26-Long Black Vail

September 8th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,148	I gotta add that Gene's very first solo album "Gene Clark with the Gosdin Brothers" is an extremely cool slice of 1967, with some very cool Tele picking by Glen Campbell, Clarence White and Jerry Cole... Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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Nighthawk Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 60 Posts: 1,950	One of the great unrecognized song writers and recording artists of the 60's, 70' and 80's. Never in the right place at the right time. Big substance abuse issues. Often self destructive but lord have mercy what a talent. Remember the Byrds reunion record? The best songs on it were Gene Clarke songs the rest of it was bad to so so. John Einarsons's book about Clark, "Mr. Tambourine Man" is a must read for any fan. I have his whole catalog, there are no weak points, none. Died too soon. __________________ "History are the lies we tell ourselves in order to make sense of the present"

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Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 56 Posts: 5,155 3 Photos	I remember having an early Byrds 45 and the B side was "She Don't Care About Time." I still think that's one of the best songs they ever did. I like some of his solo stuff, but liked him best with the Byrds. That is, except for the night I saw the Byds in Dec.'67 where Gene was taking McGuinn's place due to illness. It was Clark, Hillman and Kelly. A good Gene Clark show, but by no means The Byrds. B.B. King and the Electric Flag were also on the bill, so it wasn't a totally wasted night. ;-) __________________ www.tuatha.net "There are only two kinds of music. Fast and slow."

September 9th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jim W Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 541	I agree No Other is great record. I also like the one with the Gosdins. My favorite is White Light (with Jesse Ed Davis on guitar). Way under appreciated as an artist and song writer.

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jjlinus Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: italy Age: 56 Posts: 406	a big fan here also.i think he had more talent than other west coast musicians.

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rand z Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,258	im just about to transfer MCGUINN CLARK AND HILLMAN from vinyl to cd... imo a great album. rand z

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